Jump to content

Welcome to Autoworld Forum !

Sign In or Register to gain full access to our forums. By registering with us, you'll be able to discuss, share and private message with other members of our community.

Close
Photo

why wud car thieves steal airbags?


  • Please log in to reply

#1
sampoerna

Posted 19 September 2005 - 07:06 AM

sampoerna

    Probation

  • Members
  • Pip
  • 24 posts
just curious...
noticed some steering locks try to prevent the airbags being stolen.
my vehicle doesnt come with any airbags but still why?
dont tell me they want to sell it to chop shops?


#2
upakwjx

Posted 19 September 2005 - 08:53 PM

upakwjx

    Probation

  • Members
  • Pip
  • 26 posts
sampoerna,

I don't think it is to protect the airbag purposely. It's only to
accomodate the airbag wheel which is bulkier compare to non-airbag
steering.

#3
Cire

Posted 21 October 2005 - 07:07 AM

Cire

    Fast & Furious

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 1,662 posts
Generally, the design is to fit the large area of the airbag in the
steering.
Mind you, a replacement of the airbag will set you back by a couple of
thoudsands, depending of the model of the car.